Events

Mega Organ Donation Abhiyan

When

Saturday, August 27, 2016 To Thursday, September 01, 2016

Where

Dr. D.Y.Patil ACS College, Pimpri. Surrounding areas of Pimpri.

Description

“Mega Organ Donation Abhiyan” was organized by NSS Unit from 27th August – 1st September 2016. Principal Dr. Snehal Agnihotri explained the students that there is no age limit for organ donation. At the time of death, the potential donor’s organs are evaluated to determine their suitability for donation. Life-saving organs for transplant include heart, kidney, pancreas, lungs, liver and intestine. Tissues such as bones, ligaments and tendons are needed for important surgical procedures to repair injured or diseased joints and bones. The following activities were organized to make the students and the citizens aware about Organ donation. These activities are as follows :-

1. Guest Lectures on 27 August 2016 :-

Guest lecture was organized on the topic “Organ Donation to save human life” on 27th August 2016. At 10:00 am. The guest speaker was Dr. R.B. Chavan Prof. & Head Department of Dermatology B.J. Medical College Pune.

Guest lecture was organized on the topic “Organ Donation Awareness” on 27th August 2016. At 11:30 am. The guest speaker was Dr. Aarti Salunkhe Asst. Prof. Department of Dermatology B.J. Medical College Pune.

2. Rally on Organ Donation Abhiyan on 30th August 2016:-

Rally was organized on 30th August 2016. This rally was jointly organized by NSS Unit of Dr. D.Y. Patil ACS College, Pimpri& Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College Pimpri. The Rally started from Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College Pimpri& visited all the surrounding areas of Pimpri & Chinchwad.

3. Poster Decoration Competition on 1st September 2016

The topics were displayed on the notice board on Organ Donation and its importance. This competition was organized for all the students of our college.

First Winner :- Mr. Swapnil Bhise from SYMCA(Sci.)

Second Winner :- Mr. Shubham Agale from SYBBA (CA).

4. Rangoli Competition on 1st September 2016 –

The topic for Rangoli Competition was Organ Donation Awareness. Material required to draw rangoli was provided to the students. This competition was organized for all the students of our college.